Henrietta Mccain Henry

Henrietta McCain

Henry

,

was born September 26, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Rev.

Bassie

and Clarinda McCain.  She was

the

eighth child out of thirteen born to this union.

She grew up in Jamaica, New

Yo

rk

and

graduated from John Adam

s

High School. Later

she

earned her associate degree

computer

science.  At a young age she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior and was baptize

d

at Unity Baptist Church

in Mattituck, Long Island.

She met and married Mr. Roy Henry in 1969.  Together they owned and operated a number of

o

f

successful convenience stores.

In 1977 Henrietta Henry relocated to Phoenix

Arizona, and soon

began working for Arizona State University where she enjoyed a successful career as a computer analyst for 26 years.

She was admired by staff and co-workers for having an uncompromising work ethic and thirst for knowledge.  She encouraged everyone especially young people to stay in school and get a good education.  Henrietta was an avid reader especially of the Sunday New York Times.

She enjoyed tennis, golfing and above all traveling.

One of her favorite

places, which she visited often was Paris France.

She often brought back unusual and memorable souvenirs

which she unselfishly shared with everyone.  It

is no doubt that one could say

her sp

iritual heart was greater than her natural one.

Henrietta

was a warm and giving person

and her infectious love of life overflowed and blessed all those with whom she encountered.

She fell in love with Chandler Arizona and dec

ided

along with a life-long friend of 45 years Alice Guarneri to purchase a home where she lived until the Lord called her home.

Henrietta would often express how she and Alice enjoyed dinning out and spending time with their friends. Both Alice and her had a passion for animals and would rescue any that they could.

Henrietta Henry departed this life on Friday March 4, 2022, and leaves to cherish her memory five brothers William McCain of Hopkins, S.C.  Lincoln McCain of Grindstone, PA, Nathan McCain of Springfield Garden, NY

, Marvin McCain of Ruckersville, VA,  Matthew McCain of Valley Stream , NY and two sisters Ophelia Martin of

Lancaster, California, Roberta Elder of St. Albans, New York, and her  partner for many years Alice Guarneri.

She also leaves

to cherish her

Goddaughter

Uriel Meadows Elde

r whom she adored, as well as host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.